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With the NFL set to open the season Thursday at Lambeau Field, we previewed some of the league's top story lines. Two of the Patriots offseason acquisitions make for two compelling stories in New England, but there are also several intriguing matchups, newly configured teams, and milestones around the rest of the league to watch for.

Scroll through this gallery to see what the Patriots most-watched regular season game will be and find out which teams bolstered their roster in the offseason to make a run at the Super Bowl.